The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Samuel Standaert
Samuel Standaert is an assistant Professor at Ghent University and UNU-CRIS.
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Sven Biscop
Prof. Dr. Sven Biscop is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Serge Stinckwich
Serge Stinckwich is a computer scientist and the Head of Research at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Robert Sandford
Robert (Bob) Sandford has 45 years of experience interpreting natural and human history for general audiences.
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Swee Kheng Khor
Dr. Khor Swee Kheng is Senior Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. Dr Kheng is a Malaysian physician with international experience in the public, private, non-profit and think-tank sectors.
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Sven Van Kerckhoven
Dr. Sven Van Kerckhoven is Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Marijke D’Haese
Marijke D’Haese is a Professor in rural development economics at the Department of Agricultural Economics of Ghent University.
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David McCoy
David McCoy is a public health specialist and professor of global public health who works in the fields of health systems policy and development; global health governance and international health policy; and the political and economic determinants of health. Much of his recent research has consisted of multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral case studies.
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Tancrède Pagès
Tancrède Pagès is a PhD Fellow with UNU-CRIS label who will work under the supervision of Dr. Robin Vandevoordt, Assistant Professor in Migration and Refugee Studies at CESSMIR, Ghent University.
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Rossella Marino
As a PhD Fellow, Rossella Marino will be attached to the Department of Social Work and Social Pedagogy of Ghent University and UNU-CRIS and will be carrying out her research on the political dimension of the return of migrants from Europe to West Africa.